Tornadoes in 2010
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,302 tornadoes in 2010, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 45 people and injured 699. The busiest month was June (326), and the busiest single day was 17 June 2010, with 74.
- 1,302tornadoes
- 45deaths
- 699injuries
- 74on the busiest day (17 June 2010)
Tornadoes in 2010 were rated on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale. Counts of weak tornadoes in particular depend on how many were spotted and reported, which has changed over the decades, so compare years with care.
How strong were the tornadoes of 2010?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 778 | 60% |
| F1 / EF1 | 350 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 128 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 33 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 13 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 32 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 35 |
| Apr | 142 |
| May | 306 |
| Jun | 326 |
| Jul | 147 |
| Aug | 56 |
| Sep | 58 |
| Oct | 112 |
| Nov | 54 |
| Dec | 33 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2010
- Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
- Perrysburg, Ohio tornado5 June 2010, EF4, 7 deaths, 28 injuries, 8.8 miles long
- Westville, Oklahoma tornado31 December 2010, EF3, 4 deaths, 10 injuries, 21.1 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2010
- Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
- Perrysburg, Ohio tornado5 June 2010, EF4, 7 deaths, 28 injuries, 8.8 miles long
- Moore, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2010, EF4, 2 deaths, 49 injuries, 24 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.